Immune System

• ‘Immunity debt’: Why experts say this new term promotes COVID-19 ‘misinformation’

  The term "immunity debt" is circulating as an explanation of a surge in illness in Canada, but infectious diseases experts say it's “dangerous” and promotes COVID “misinformation.”

  Health

  Nov 12, 2022
  
• Diet, exercise key to boosting immune system before return to school: expert

  After a summer away from school, returning to the confines of a classroom creates a melting pot for bacteria.

  Health

  Aug 11, 2022
  
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• Does COVID-19 make you more susceptible to the flu, other viruses? Scientists weigh in

  Some Canadians suspect their immune system may have taken a hit from the virus, after falling ill quite soon post COVID-19 recovery.

  Health

  Apr 28, 2022
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• COVID-19: Immunocompromised Albertans waiting for details about booster shots amid reopening

  There are questions about what level of immunity immunocompromised Albertans have, even if they are fully vaccinated, and if, or when, they will need a booster shot.

  Health

  Jun 26, 2021
• AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine and the ‘seniors’ question

  The same weakened immune system that makes the elderly more susceptible to the virus is also what makes them less likely to have a robust response to vaccines, experts say.

  Health

  Feb 5, 2021
• COVID-19 would have been worse without recent advances in science

  The world was 100% more prepared for COVID-19 than it was for the flu 100 years ago, Dr. David Pride says.

  Commentary

  Dec 20, 2020
• How to naturally boost your immune system during cold and flu season

  Wellness expert Kyle Buchanan checks in with 'The Morning Show' to share some natural health hacks to boost the immune system.

  Lifestyle

  Nov 30, 2020
• How Pfizer’s and Moderna’s mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines work

  A vaccine has the potential to protect many people from this devastating virus, but it will take time for it to work, says Julian Daniel Sunday Willett.

  Commentary

  Nov 22, 2020
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• London, Ont., researchers the first to profile immune response to COVID-19

  Ontario researchers have identified six molecules they believe can be used as therapeutic targets to treat the coronavirus.

  Science

  Jun 25, 2020
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• Albertans with underlying health conditions brace for relaxing of COVID-19 restrictions

  As the COVID-19 lockdown eases, people at increased risk of complications from COVID-19 are worried about increased infections.

  Health

  May 20, 2020